J-K govt approves creation of Commissioner of Food Safety

The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the creation of Commissioner of Food Safety and supporting staff in the state, an official spokesperson said.

The Cabinet, which met here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, approved the creation of one post of Commissioner of Food Safety along with supporting staff for proper implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Regulations, 2011, he said.